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What role did the Catholic Church play under Duplessis?

Marginal
Oppositional
Protected
Nonexistent

Answer

Protected. The Catholic Church held influence and served as a pillar of support for Duplessis's government. It aligned with his conservative social policies, such as opposing contraception and divorce, and also supported the Union Nationale's emphasis on traditional values and French-Canadian nationalism.